20 Yard Dumpster: Size, Capacity and Price
A 20 yard dumpster costs a median of $425 — most companies list between $375 and $500. It measures 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′ and holds about 6 pickup truck loads.
What a 20 yard is for
It suits a kitchen remodel, flooring for a whole house, or a 25-square roof. Most commonly rented for kitchen remodel, whole-house flooring, large roof tear-off and estate cleanout.
What a 20 yard costs by state
| State | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $399 | $375 – $420 | 23 |
| Arizona | $353 | $325 – $395 | 26 |
| Arkansas | $455 | $399 – $515 | 20 |
| California | $479 | $400 – $550 | 28 |
| Colorado | $450 | $360 – $553 | 27 |
| Connecticut | $549 | $430 – $630 | 19 |
| Florida | $450 | $375 – $500 | 37 |
| Georgia | $398 | $325 – $450 | 24 |
| Illinois | $448 | $400 – $495 | 30 |
| Indiana | $425 | $400 – $479 | 36 |
| Louisiana | $435 | $399 – $525 | 19 |
| Maryland | $513 | $425 – $560 | 20 |
| Michigan | $425 | $375 – $475 | 41 |
| Missouri | $395 | $350 – $415 | 28 |
| New Jersey | $625 | $575 – $650 | 21 |
| New York | $543 | $499 – $600 | 26 |
| North Carolina | $380 | $350 – $440 | 32 |
| Ohio | $425 | $400 – $475 | 55 |
| Pennsylvania | $513 | $425 – $570 | 34 |
| South Carolina | $399 | $350 – $475 | 23 |
| Tennessee | $450 | $389 – $519 | 30 |
| Texas | $442 | $400 – $495 | 56 |
| Utah | $325 | $275 – $369 | 23 |
| Washington | $450 | $331 – $480 | 22 |
| Wisconsin | $439 | $375 – $505 | 29 |
States with at least 8 published prices at this size. All states.
Questions
- How much does a 20 yard dumpster cost?
- The median published price for a 20 yard dumpster is $425, with most companies between $375 and $500. Based on 914 companies' own published rates.
- What are the dimensions of a 20 yard dumpster?
- Roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet high. It needs about 32 feet of clearance to be delivered and about 23 feet of overhead room for the truck to tip it.
- What fits in a 20 yard dumpster?
- About 6 pickup truck loads — a kitchen remodel, flooring for a whole house, or a 25-square roof.
- How much weight can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
- Physically more than your allowance covers. Rentals typically include 2 tons, and overage is billed by the ton at a median of $80. Heavy material like concrete, dirt or shingles hits the limit long before the container looks full.